Wiegmann's alligator lizard
Gerrhonotus liocephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAnguidae (Glass and Alligator Lizards)
- GenusGerrhonotus (eastern alligator lizards)
- SpeciesGerrhonotus liocephalus (Wiegmann's alligator lizard)
About the Wiegmann's alligator lizard
Gerrhonotus liocephalus, also known commonly as the Texas alligator lizard, Wiegmann's alligator lizard, and la culebra con pata in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to Texas, Mexico, and Guatemala. There are three recognized subspecies.
The preferred natural habitats of Gerrhonotus liocephalus are forest and shrubland. Gerrhonotus liocephalus is terrestrial. Gerrhonotus liocephalus preys predominately upon insects. Gerrhonotus liocephalus is oviparous. The following three subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Gerrhonotus liocephalus austrinus Hartweg & Tihen, 1946 Gerrhonotus liocephalus liocephalus Wiegmann, 1828 Gerrhonotus liocephalus loweryi Tihen, 1948 The subspecific name, loweryi, is in honor of American ornithologist George Hines Lowery, Jr. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wiegmann's alligator lizard in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
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Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.